O Kosmos / Greek - Australian Newspaper

15/07/2023

O Kosmos / Greek - Australian Newspaper: MORE THAN AN END TO AN ERA (1982-2023)

With great sadness, I heard the news of "O Kosmos" newspaper was publishing its last edition yesterday; as I was away, I rang my local newsagency to reserve a copy...

Unlike the other two older Greek newspapers, O Kosmos newspaper was the Greek newspaper my generation of Australian-born Generation X'ers, of Greek parentage, grew up with.

Thanks to the progressive initiative of including an English supplement (with a socio-cultural focus) in its editions- edited by the gracious late Joan Messaris- I began buying O Kosmos newspaper. Me, Australian-born, buying a local Greek paper! Whatever was going on in Sydney's Greek community, it was there... in English...

It was in 1993 that I walked into O Kosmos newspaper's offices in Canterbury and submitted a poem, in Greek, and hoped it would be published in the Letters to the Editor page... and it was!!! Whenever I see Paul Theodorakopoulos, who may have been the Advertising Manager at the time, he often reminds me of that day.

Enboldened by this poem's publication, I submitted a few more poems (sooo cringey) for publication. And while I was active in the Hellenic Council of NSW, there was a flurry of feature articles of Greece's national issues I submitted. And there was even a feature article on Greece's disorientated youth and the rise of Greek rock music too!!!

What made O Kosmos different was the editorial team was always approachable, if one had an idea for an item to be published... Such contribitions from a diverse range of people, enriched the publication's content.

I was fortunate to work on the O Kosmos supplement on Pan Hellenic/Sydney Olympic's 50th Anniversary with Editor at the time, George Tserdanis, and Anna Arsenis (2006). My last contribution with O Kosmos newspaper was a number of years ago with the release of my book "Beyond the Shop Windows and Counters" where many vignettes from the book were included... working with Editor Yiannis Dramitinos, and Anna Arsenis.

What I appreciate from O Kosmos newspaper is it was always there whenever I did something- whether a photo exhibition or book launch. And their interviews were free!!!

To highlight O Kosmos' incredible support, its editor Yiannis Dramitinos turned up at Estonia House, Surry Hills (2015), for the book launch of my second volume of Estonian migrant/refugee stories... remembering Yianni among the Estonian crowd always brings a smile to me!!!

So, I sincerely thank O Kosmos newspapers respective editorial teams over the years- not for their support for my personal journey only, but their enormous contribution to the Greek community itself. I ALWAYS found O Kosmos newspaper sobberingly objective in its media coverage within the respective Greek and broader Australian communities.

End of an era? O Kosmos newspaper's final edition goes far beyond its closure. What we, as a community, will miss most is that alternative voice O Kosmos stood for. What subsequently comes from O Kosmos newspaper's closure is a narrowing perspective of the what and who (and why) is presented in the media... and this reality should make us appreciate and recognise O Kosmos newspaper's contribution even more.

Wishing Owner Spiro Haralambous, Chief Editor Yianni Dramitinos and everyone at O Kosmos all the very best, and thank you once again...

14/07/2023

Cycladic Press: Shedding Light on Marginalised Voices in Greek Literature

13/07/2023

In tomorrow’s and ultimate final edition, which I proudly oversee, it is quite amusing or rather peculiar that a typographical error has occurred in my last name. How characteristic of the human element and essence that defines our publication.

23/06/2023

16/06/2023

https://www.athensvoice.gr/politismos/vivlio/805054/mia-istoria-tou-ellinikou-kinimatografou-epitelous-sta-ellinika/

Βιβλίο - «Μια ιστορία του ελληνικού κινηματογράφου»: Η μελέτη του Βρασίδα Καραλή κυκλοφορεί από τις Εκδόσεις Δώμα, σε μετάφραση του Αχιλλέα Ντελλή | Athens Voice

14/06/2023

https://www.lifo.gr/culture/vivlio/brasidas-karalis-gia-mena-o-simantikoteros-ellinas-skinothetis-itan-o-dalianidis

Mια ιστορία του ελληνικού κινηματογράφου, με διαφορετική ματιά, από έναν από τους επιφανέστερους Έλληνες ακαδημαϊκούς της διασποράς.

09/06/2023

06/06/2023

💚 RECENT ACQUISITION 👔

Sidney Nolan, 1982 by Albert Tucker

At the Portrait Gallery, we're big fans of Sidney Nolan and Albert Tucker. How lucky are we to have a portrait combining the two?!

To read more about Sidney, peruse an article about him, or listen to him talk about his practice, click here: https://bit.ly/3WDqdXb

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[🎨 Sidney Nolan, 1982 by Albert Tucker © Albert & Barbara Tucker Foundation. Courtesy of Smith & Singer Fine Art]

01/06/2023

Dinner time at one of Coober Pedy's famous underground homes.

Have you visited the opal capital of the world?

NAA: B4498, 32G1

01/06/2023

Start Date: 18th September 2023

22/05/2023

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/may/23/press-together-and-celebrate-urban-olives-turned-to-oil-in-homage-to-melbournes-heritage

21/05/2023

12/05/2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the postponement of the Greek Fest at Brighton Le Sands.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to make the difficult decision to reschedule the event to a later date.
Please note that the Raffle Ticket scheduled to be drawn on the day of the festival, will be drawn on Friday 26th May 2023 at the George Dalaras’ Concert.
We appreciate your understanding and support during these uncertain times. Rest assured that we are working tirelessly to bring you an even better festival experience in the near future.
Please stay tuned for further updates on the rescheduled date and time. We cannot wait to celebrate Greek culture and community with you all soon.

Με μεγάλη μας θλίψη ανακοινώνουμε ότι το Greek Fest στο Brighton Le Sands αναβάλλεται.
Λόγω απρόβλεπτων περιστάσεων, αναγκαστήκαμε να πάρουμε τη δύσκολη απόφαση να μεταθέσουμε την εκδήλωση σε μεταγενέστερη ημερομηνία.
Αξίζει να σημειωθεί ότι η κλήρωση των λαχείων που είχε προγραμματιστεί να κληρωθεί την ημέρα του Φεστιβάλ, θα κληρωθεί την Παρασκευή 26 Μαΐου 2023 στη συναυλία του Γιώργου Νταλάρα.
Είμαστε ευγνώμονες για την υποστήριξη και την κατανόηση της παροικίας και ανυπομονούμε να σας δούμε όλους σύντομα στο επαναπρογραμματισμένο Ελληνικό Φεστιβάλ στο Brighton Le Sands.
Παρακαλούμε μείνετε συντονισμένοι για περαιτέρω ενημερώσεις σχετικά με την επαναπρογραμματισμένη ημερομηνία και ώρα. Ανυπομονούμε να γιορτάσουμε τον ελληνικό πολιτισμό μαζί σας σύντομα.

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08/05/2023

The AAIA invite you to join us for a conversation with photographer Effy Alexakis

08/05/2023

𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦

05/05/2023

Book launch | Effy Alexakis: Forty Photos-A Year at a Time

The Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens invites you to a conversation b/w iconic photographer , Leonard Janiszewski (co-creator with Effy of Greek Cafés & Milk Bars of Australia) and Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian and member of the Executive at the State Library of NSW.

Forty Photos-A Year at a Time will be launched by the Consul General of in , Ioannis Mallikourtis

📅 24 May 2023 | 6:00 for 6:30pm
📍 Madsen Building (F09), CCANESA Boardroom University Place Camperdown, NSW 2006

Register ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/book-launch-and-exhibition-effy-alexakis-forty-photos-a-year-at-a-time-tickets-630590271477?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=event_reminder&utm_term=eventname

04/05/2023

"The Spiritual significance of Byzantine architecture: The Cases of the Chora Monastery".
Following the two presentations, the MELISMA ENSEMBLE led by Dr Dimitri Koubaroulis will perform contemporary Byzantine musical pieces.
The talks will be held in ENGLISH.
The event is open to all ages.

04/05/2023

BOOK LAUNCH 'AT THE FRONT' | STO METOPO BY YOTA KRILI
WHEN: SUN 07 MAY 2023 | 5PM
WHERE: Greek Community Club, 206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba NSW 2195

The historical novel Στο Μέτωπο(At the Front) depicts the dramatic events of the first 22 years of the 20th century: the consequences of the 1897 war, the revolution of 1909 at Goudi, the rise of Venizelos, the Balkan Wars, the First World War, the oligarchy, the national split, the break-away government of Ethniki Amyna at Thessaloniki, the events of November 1916, the Battle of Skra, the Asia Minor Campaign and the Disaster.

Free but bookings essential at https://stometopo.eventbrite.com.au

Bank of Sydney

03/05/2023

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝.

The Holy Archdiocese of Australia announces that Reverend Father Leslie Kostoglou has been placed on ecclesiastical suspension.

This ecclesiastical measure will be reviewed once Fr Leslie Kostoglou returns to the treasury of the Parish of St Gerasimos in Sydney, the money he has embezzled or there is a relevant settlement with the Board of Directors of the Parish.

Τίθεται σε εκκλησιαστική αργία κληρικός της Ιεράς Αρχιεπισκοπής Αυστραλίας

Η Ιερά Αρχιεπισκοπή Αυστραλίας ανακοινώνει ότι ο Αιδεσιμ. Πρεσβύτερος κ. Λυσίμαχος Κώστογλου τίθεται σε εκκλησιαστική αργία.
Το εκκλησιαστικό αυτό μέτρο θα επανεξεταστεί εφόσον ο π. Λυσίμαχος Κώστογλου επιστρέψει στο ταμείο της Ενορίας Αγίου Γερασίμου Σύδνεϋ το χρηματικό ποσό, το οποίο έχει υπεξαιρεθεί ή υπάρξει σχετικός διακανονισμός με το Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο της Ενορίας

03/05/2023

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

03/05/2023

Parthenon: Past, Present and Future
The Odyssey of a Great Monument

The Parish Community of Kogarah in conjunction
with the Department of Byzantine and Modern
Greek Studies at the University of Sydney

Thursday 18th May 2023, 7pm
Hermes Lounge, 20 Belgrave St, Kogarah

03/05/2023

Family Tales: Μύηση των παιδιών στον κόσμο των παραμυθιών στην ελληνική γλώσσα

29/04/2023

29/04/2023

Get ready to experience a cultural extravaganza as the Greek Festival of Sydney makes its grand return to the well known and popular Bay Street at Brighton-Le-Sands on Saturday, May 27, after a two-decade-long hiatus.

Proudly presented by the Bank of Sydney, this much-awaited festival is an initiative of the esteemed Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW).

Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of Greek culture, with live music and dancing, scrumptious Greek food stalls, and an array of activities for children.
From 11am to 9pm, be prepared to revel in the lively ambiance and indulge in the diverse flavors of Greece.

Mark your calendars and join us in this unforgettable celebration of Greek heritage, only at the Greek Festival of Sydney!

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